MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences

MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Baltimore, Maryland, USA
MS in Pharmaceutical Sciences
Duration16 Years
LevelMasters Program
  • The Master of Science (MS) in Pharmaceutical Sciences (PSC) at the University of Maryland School of Pharmacy provides advanced education and cutting-edge training to prepare students for high-level research and leadership positions in pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and in the federal government
  • The 16-month, full-time program available at both Baltimore and Shady Grove campuses integrates basic and applied pharmaceutical sciences with hands-on laboratory research experience
  • Completion of a biopharmaceutical research internship and capstone project are hallmarks of the program
  • Students will work with an assigned faculty advisor to help tailor these experiences to meet their unique career goals. A thesis is not required for this program
Fees componentsAmount
Tuition & fees1177626 INR
Hostel & Meals808570 INR
Insurance128536 INR
Application Fee5493 INR
Technology Fee15380 INR
Auxiliary Fee31933 INR
Facilities Fee15380 INR
Student Government Fee16918 INR
UMB Off-Campus Fee 38451 INR
Total1060661 INR

Entry Criteria

Class 12thNo specific cutoff mentioned
Bachelors3.0 GPA
  • Applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree from a regionally-accredited college or university or an equivalent degree from a comparable foreign institution
  • The program favors applicants with a degree in the areas of biology, biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, molecular biology, pharmacy, and pharmaceutical sciences
  • The minimum academic standard for full admission is a B average or 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Other degrees will also be considered with the following coursework recommended with a grade of B or better: General Chemistry, General Biology, Calculus, Organic Chemistry, and Biochemistry
ExamsTOEFL: 80

IELTS: 7

Additional info
  • Official transcripts from all universities and college: one official transcript in English and one official native language transcript or mark sheets from each college or university attended
  • Essay – The essay should be between 300-500 words, address your academic and/or professional career goals, objectives in pursuing a graduate degree in pharmaceutical sciences, and indicate areas of research that interest you. Please make sure your name is on your essay and upload as a supplemental item to the online application
  • CV/Resume
  • 3 letters of recommendation – Preferably from professors or others who can attest to the quality of applicants academic performance and scholastic potential
  • Official TOEFL or IELTS scores
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